HeyRuaHow to say “side street” in Irish
- Irish:
- taobhshráid
- English:
- side street
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “TAOV-hraw-id” /ˈt̪ˠiːwˌhɾˠaːdʲ/
- Plural:
- taobhshráideanna (side streets)
- Genitive singular:
- taobhshráide, na taobhshráide (e.g. ag bun na taobhshráide, at the bottom of the side street)
- Genitive plural:
- taobhshráideanna, na dtaobhshráideanna (e.g. líonra na dtaobhshráideanna, the network of side streets)
What does “taobhshráid” mean?
- side street
- A small street that branches off a main street.Also: back street, bystreet, lane.
“Taobhshráid” with the article
The plural of side street in Irish is taobhshráideanna. Here is taobhshráid after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Taobhshráid” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using taobhshráid, the Irish word for side street.
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Side street in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for side street?
The Irish for side street is taobhshráid (pronounced “TAOV-hraw-id”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is taobhshráideanna.
How do you pronounce taobhshráid in Irish?
Taobhshráid is said like “TAOV-hraw-id” (IPA /ˈt̪ˠiːwˌhɾˠaːdʲ/).
What is the plural of side street in Irish?
The plural of taobhshráid is taobhshráideanna; with the article, na taobhshráideanna means “the side streets”. The genitive plural is taobhshráideanna, as in líonra na dtaobhshráideanna (the network of side streets).
Why does taobhshráid change to thaobhshráid or dtaobhshráid?
Irish changes the start of some words after certain words. After mo (my) taobhshráid becomes mo thaobhshráid (lenition), and after ár (our) or i (in) it becomes ár dtaobhshráid (eclipsis).
What is the difference between 'taobhshráid' and 'cúlsráid'?
'Taobhshráid' is a side street off a main road, while 'cúlsráid' is a back street, often behind buildings; they overlap in use.
